Sr. Program Manager- Supply Chain Planning COE

$140,800 - $211,200/Yr

Medtronic - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Minneapolis, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are currently seeking a Sr. Program Manager- Supply Chain Planning COE. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a flexible location within commuting distance to a Medtronic site. Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment that reflects our standing as the world's top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for our patients and an unrelenting desire to improve our business by driving supply chain solutions. As the Sr. Program Manager-Supply Chain Planning COE, you will drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the IBP Global Supply Review and related processes. This strategic role is critical and will have high visibility as part of the overall Supply Chain evolution.

Responsibilities

• Drive accountability of the IBP Global Supply Review standardized process
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of the IBP process across the enterprise
• Drive the alignment and agreement with COE IBP step owners for Portfolio Management, Demand, Finance, and Management Reviews
• Act as the key liaison between IBP Plan COE and GSC Planning teams as part of the design and implementation program
• Ensure alignment and process flow from/to Regional planning and functions; responsible for driving interconnected processes between global and regions
• Leverage AMPS/ Blue Yonder technology to improve supply chain best practices to deliver MDT KPIs
• Manage short-term projects or detailed analyses (including coordinating cross-functional teams) in support of the IBP process
• Lead or participate in process improvement projects to improve Supply Chain performance
• Participate and support the developing and materializing of the company's supply chain strategy

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant Supply Chain experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant Supply Chain experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Blue Yonder Supply Planning Systems and GSC Analytics
• Prior experience in Global Supply Planning or Operations Leadership
• Demonstrated results in developing and delivering on a supply chain strategy of backorder improvement, inventory optimization, and increased product availability
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor Planners at various levels
• Ability to understand key business concepts and communicate with business stakeholders
• Proficiency in process formulation, process improvement, and project management
• Experience building relationships with key internal and external customers based on trust and confidence
• Experience in data gathering and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs
• Ability to translate business goals and metrics into business process outcomes and related business cases for specific projects
• Ability to overcome ambiguity, imperfect data, and the limits of process definition to achieve exceptional and timely results
• Medical Device or other regulated industry experience
• Work experience in a large, matrixed organization structure
• Experience developing and implementing change initiatives requiring collaboration and influence management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and to manage multiple priorities with competing demands

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)